Le Mans: Nissan ZEOD praised for run on electric power
Racing at Le Mans is all about pushing technology limits and much attention was paid this year on the Nissan zero-emissions hybrid electric racer called ZEOD (Zero Emissions On Demand) RC. Its team was hoping it would make a true name for itself in performance. This is the hybrid electric prototype racer with innovative design. The good news is that the ZEOD indeed made quite a name for itself in an earlier run before a setback later on. The car has a 1.5-liter, 40 kilogram, 400 horsepower, three-cylinder engine and a pair of 110kW 40,000 rpm electric motors. The ZEOD with driver Satoshi Motoyama at the wheel realized its goal of reaching 300km/h (186 mph) with pure electric power on Le Mans' Mulsanne Straight, setting a record as the fastest electric-powered entry.